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hope all are doing good ! Happy dusshera to one and all.<br />
Well i have been having quite a few glitches in my blog.<br />
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did any of u have similar problems?<br />
all though i had written to blogger about this, i'm still waiting for a<br />
response and this problem is not solved it?<br />
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<b>S</b>ince i have become a vegetarian, i'm running short of vegetables here in Islamabad and this summer has been quite worse. Ofcourse i'm the panner lover and those bell peppers in my fridge were glaring at me as it had been quite a few days since i had bought those , so here i came up with this tangy paneer and bell pepper gravy<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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Onion - 1 medium sized<br />
Tomato - 3 medium sized<br />
Paneer - 200 gms<br />
Bell peppers - 2 medium sized<br />
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tspn<br />
Kasoori methi(dried fenugreek leaves ) - 2 tspns <br />
Cinnamon - 1/2 inch<br />
Cloves - 1 no<br />
Cardomom - 1 no<br />
turmeric powder - 1/2 tspn <br />
Kashmiri mirch - 1/2 tspn<br />
Chettinad masala - 1 1/2 tspn<br />
salt - to taste<br />
oil - 1 tbspn <br />
Coriander leaves - chopped for garnish<br />
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<b>Method</b><br />
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<li>I made these paneer at home , i have used milk to make paneer in case you want to know the method pls click (although this version i had used milk powder, but the underlying method remains the same) <a href="http://poojas-kitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/shahi-paneer.html">here </a></li>
<li>heat little oil in a non stick pan and gently toast the paneer adding turmeric powder to it</li>
<li>when the paneer has begun to slightly brown remove ans transfer to a plate</li>
<li>add remaining oil and toss in the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and then kasoori methi and then add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a min</li>
<li>puree the onions and tomatoes together and add it and keep sauting till becomes devoid of the raw smell now toss in the diced bell peppers and keep sauting</li>
<li>when it becomes dry add little water and add the kashmiri mirch and the chettinad masala , add little more water, just enough to make it little saucy when the bell peppers have been cooked toss the paneer stir for few mins and remove from flame check salt</li>
<li>add water to your desired consistency. </li>
<li>enjoy with hot rotis or parathas </li>
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Dear fellow bloggers,<br />
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Its been years since i last blogged . Well lot of happenings at the home front.<br />
There has been a new addition to our family, he will be completing 2 yrs soon.<br />
i had shifted to India and somehow lost touch with the blogosphere.<br />
Its been 4 months since i moved to Islamabad,Pakistan.<br />
I'm doing my post graduation as well, So sort of tied down plus i have not been cooking<br />
anything worth while to be entered here. Lost in motherhood as well ! But still i felt that i needed to<br />
do what i liked, that i should squeeze in some time for myself. There were many times i thought i should write about a particular recipe and would hunt for my camera and lo the battery would have been drained out ! the stupid me dint recharge it ! well there is always a next time.<br />
well one reason or the other intertwined and i had sort of lost interest and of course the lazy me !<br />
well finally i have decided to break the ice and come out of my hibernation !<br />
<br /></div>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-51901178817911898692009-10-01T07:37:00.007+00:002009-10-01T08:16:26.564+00:00Some thoughts for the MindDear Friends,<br />I have come to my grand mom's place for vacation and hence i was not able to blog as before. Hope to resume blogging after a couple of weeks. I cant wait to read all ur posts. Before i go further , i proudly present my Amma's books here. The book is in Tamil, and your welcome to buy this book from the below mentioned address. I have read the books and i'm still reading as i get to learn a lot from her words !<br />BOOK 1<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRf95mcqkI/AAAAAAAACDg/nJFmNTqU650/s1600-h/DSC01875.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387536571280697922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRf95mcqkI/AAAAAAAACDg/nJFmNTqU650/s400/DSC01875.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRf9d5rYrI/AAAAAAAACDY/9OY9VNmyflo/s1600-h/DSC01876.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387536563845161650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRf9d5rYrI/AAAAAAAACDY/9OY9VNmyflo/s400/DSC01876.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>BOOK 2<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRfMcmAPjI/AAAAAAAACDQ/qVfVIANUdL8/s1600-h/DSC01882.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387535721680617010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRfMcmAPjI/AAAAAAAACDQ/qVfVIANUdL8/s400/DSC01882.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRfL8-sZoI/AAAAAAAACDI/xtRR6sBhMfA/s1600-h/DSC01884.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387535713194239618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRfL8-sZoI/AAAAAAAACDI/xtRR6sBhMfA/s400/DSC01884.JPG" border="0" /></a> About the Author<br />The author Selvi.Sagunthala was born in kadayanallur (Tenkasi Taluk,Thirunelvelli District) ,in a reputed family to Thiru.Hariharan,who was a freedom fighter and Thirumathi Chellamal hariharan. The author was born as a 3rd child on 18-07-1952. she leads a life of celibacy and has dedicated her life to serving God . Through her hard work and sincere efforts she has published many books.</div><div>The books are available in the below mentioned address.The books will be couriered to your address.</div><div> </div><div>Selvi.Sagunthala</div><div>146, Big Street,</div><div>Muthu krishnapuram</div><div>kadayanallur - 627751</div><div>Phone: 99400-11216</div><div>Price of each book - Rs. 100 /-</div><div>Courier Charge - Rs 15/-<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRel6fy42I/AAAAAAAACDA/eHkblE3mkT8/s1600-h/DSC01876.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRelkZlQ_I/AAAAAAAACC4/dMeUtpONPq0/s1600-h/DSC01875.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div> </div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SsRfMcmAPjI/AAAAAAAACDQ/qVfVIANUdL8/s1600-h/DSC01882.JPG"></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-40615002529003299062009-08-27T03:34:00.003+00:002009-08-27T03:48:34.220+00:00Tags and more awardsDear Friends<br /><br />I'm so very grateful to Priya and Ramya for passing me these awards<br /><a href="http://recipes-priya.blogspot.com/"><br />Priya</a><a href="http://recipes-priya.blogspot.com/"> from recipes-priya</a> has tagged me<br /><br /><strong><em><br />The Rules:</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>1. Link the person who tagged you.</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>2. Post the rules on your blog.</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>3. Share the ABCs of you.</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>4. Tag 4 people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>5. Let the 4 tagged people know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>6. Do not tag the same person repeatedly but try to tag different people, so that there is a big network of bloggers doing this tag.</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>The Tag:</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>1. A – Available/Single? No </em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>2. B – Best friend? Many to mention</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>3. C – Cake or Pie? Cake</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>4. D – Drink of choice? Fruit juice</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>5. E – Essential item you use every day? My laptop,hair clip,mobile,face wash......<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>6. F – Favorite color? Baby Pink</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>7. G – Gummy Bears Or Worms? Gummy bears</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>8. H – Hometown? Salem<br /><br /></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong><div><strong><em>9. I – Indulgence? hmmmmm<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>10. J – January or February? February</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>11. K – Kids & their names? NA<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>12. L – Life is incomplete without? Happiness</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>13. M – Marriage date? March 3rd<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>14. N – Number of siblings? Brother</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>15. O – Oranges or Apples? oranges</em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>16. P – Phobias/Fears? reptiles<br /><br /></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong><div><strong><em>17. Q – Quote for today? be positive<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>18. R – Reason to smile? my dreams</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>19. S – Season? Spring/winter<br /><br /></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong><strong><em>20. T – Tag 4 People? All my fellow bloggers</em></strong><br /></div><strong><em></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>21. U – Unknown fact about me? let it be unknown<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>22. V – Vegetable you don't like? bitter gourd<br /><br /></em></strong><strong><em></em></strong><div><strong><em>23. W – Worst habit? --------<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>24. X – X-rays you've had? dont remember</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><div><strong><em>25. Y – Your favorite food? mom's / granny's food<br /></em></strong></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em>26. Z – Zodiac sign? Pisces</em></strong><strong><em><br /></em></strong><strong><em><br />Hi guys i know by all of you around there must have done this.. if any of you havent done this please let me know so that i can tag you !<br /><br /><a href="http://recipes-priya.blogspot.com/">Priya</a> has passed on this kreativ blogger,fabulous blog and <a href="http://recipes-priya.blogspot.com/">priya</a> and <a href="http://vegetarian-planet.blogspot.com/">ramya</a> have passed on the Scrumptious blog award<br /><br /><br /></em></strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_FjdmcDI/AAAAAAAACBY/h8qipUMNkXA/s1600-h/kreativ_blogger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_FjdmcDI/AAAAAAAACBY/h8qipUMNkXA/s400/kreativ_blogger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374482201220378674" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><em><br /><br /></em></strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_GhGHWEI/AAAAAAAACBo/NMIG35S2_Kg/s1600-h/this+one%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_GhGHWEI/AAAAAAAACBo/NMIG35S2_Kg/s400/this+one%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374482217764870210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_GGIQTyI/AAAAAAAACBg/LOR7rXPd45M/s1600-h/Scrumptious.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 307px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX_GGIQTyI/AAAAAAAACBg/LOR7rXPd45M/s400/Scrumptious.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374482210526088994" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you so much Ramya and PriyaPoojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-39648906501749253732009-08-27T02:52:00.007+00:002009-08-27T03:22:32.236+00:00Cauliflower Egg stir fry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX4EmrMHuI/AAAAAAAACAQ/WSef1TAwKW4/s1600-h/DSC01712.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX4EmrMHuI/AAAAAAAACAQ/WSef1TAwKW4/s400/DSC01712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374474488321416930" border="0" /></a><br />Dear friends<br /><br />its been long time since i wrote a recipe post.! well i had few items in my drafts folder waiting to enter this web page.. finally made its way through ! One fine day dear H told me to make cauliflower with eggs and i was so very new to cooking that i dint know what he exactly wanted.. i had mixed the eggs even before the cauliflower could cook and after so much of sauting the egg taste was not there as i had added only one small egg ! hee hee hee.. some how we finished although it dint taste that good.. now i know the right method i guess ! you guys dont have to get scared, common go ahead and read it through , it does taste good !<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />Onion - 1 big<br />Cauliflower florets - 20 nos<br />Tomato - 1 small<br />Eggs - 2 nos<br />Cumin seeds - 1/4 tspn<br />Mustartd seeds - 1/4 tspn<br />chilli powder - 1/2 tspn<br />coriander powder - 1 tspn<br />garam masala - 1/4 tspn<br />turmeric powder - 1/4 tspn or even less<br />salt - to taste<br />oil - as per req.<br /><br />Method<br /><ul><li>Heat oil in a kadaai and splutter the mustard and cumin seeds and then add the finally chopped onions and saute for a min or two</li><li>add the cauliflower florets at this stage and keep sauting until the cauliflower is almost cooked</li><li>then add the chopped tomatoes and add in tha chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,garam masala and salt</li><li>keep sauting this till the tomatoes becomes mushy and gets belnded</li><li>separately beat the eggs in a bowl and then add to this and keep sauting until the eggs get scrambled, you may have add some oil to prevent sticking<br /></li><li>there u go , its done !</li><li>serve as side dish along with rice or chappathi</li></ul>I'm sending these to the <a href="http://elitefoods.blogspot.com/2009/08/announcing-event-side-dish-for-chapathi.html">side dish for chappathi event</a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX4FF1yXLI/AAAAAAAACAY/v4U8gWYU0Wo/s1600-h/A+side+dish+for+chapathi.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 172px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX4FF1yXLI/AAAAAAAACAY/v4U8gWYU0Wo/s400/A+side+dish+for+chapathi.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374474496687365298" border="0" /></a><br />hosted by<a href="http://elitefoods.blogspot.com/"> viki of elitefoods</a><br /><br />Also sending these <a href="http://easy2cookrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/08/200-th-post-and-award-celebration-with.html">First cooked food event - Aug 09'</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX5WYmBERI/AAAAAAAACAg/GcjxZP0t8nw/s1600-h/EVENT2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 95px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SpX5WYmBERI/AAAAAAAACAg/GcjxZP0t8nw/s400/EVENT2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374475893290897682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />hosted by <a href="http://easy2cookrecipes.blogspot.com/">shamma of easy2cookrecipes</a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-59675056899929648492009-08-19T03:24:00.006+00:002009-08-19T19:03:38.816+00:00Back with celebration and a Award<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Happy Anniversary - "Experiments in my kitchen "</span><br /><br />Dear Friends<br /><br />It has been a pretty long time since i blogged ! ahh life had suddenly become too hectic to cope up! i'm slowly beginning to settle although we are still on the look out for a accommodation.. its been almost 3 years since i visited India ... lots of changes guys.. it was little hot when i arrived in Delhi now its not that hot with rains sneaking out now and then(not plenty though).i guess it will take a couple of weeks till i get my kitchen in full operating mode ! :-(((( ! My camera must be the only happiest person ! i thought all you guys might have forgotten me.. silly me ! i opened my mail to find in so many awards waiting ! I was so elated ! I missed reading all your rants and recipes.. I'm slowly catching up guys !<br /><br /><br />Guys i realized that my blog has turned One year... all this with no celebration --->bad mom !<br />It has been a wonderful journey throughout ! Thanks to all my dear readers , and fellow bloggers and followers for your continuous support and encouragements and ofcourse your beautiful awards ! Thanks to all of you !<br /><br />Thanks to <a href="http://chakhlere.blogspot.com/">Chakh le re</a> , <a href="http://ganga-sreekanth.blogspot.com/">Ganga</a> and <a href="http://ayshadileen.blogspot.com/">Aysha</a> for passing on these tags and Awards to me !<br />Guys thank u soo much !<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot1AhKB9nI/AAAAAAAAB_I/lO51aMW9HXk/s1600-h/3806760082_eb611378ce.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot1AhKB9nI/AAAAAAAAB_I/lO51aMW9HXk/s400/3806760082_eb611378ce.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371515632330339954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot1ABzPKlI/AAAAAAAAB_A/dp4gJaDyKp8/s1600-h/3806760020_b20e87cbb3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot1ABzPKlI/AAAAAAAAB_A/dp4gJaDyKp8/s400/3806760020_b20e87cbb3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371515623913237074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot0_raysfI/AAAAAAAAB-4/0PpB_I2AVbI/s1600-h/3806759926_e7d21a1c46.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sot0_raysfI/AAAAAAAAB-4/0PpB_I2AVbI/s400/3806759926_e7d21a1c46.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371515617905127922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Kreative blog award comes with certain rules. The rules are:<br /><br />1. You must thank the person who has given you the award.<br />2. Copy the logo and place it in your blog.<br />3. Link to the person who has nominated you for the award.<br />4. Name seven things about yourself that people might find interesting.<br />5. Nominate 7 other Kreative bloggers.<br />6. Post links to 7 blogs you nominate.<br />7. Leave a comment on each of the blog to let them know they have been nominated by you.<br /><br />Here are seven things about me. Hope you find them interesting !!<br /><br />1. action freak<br />2. reserved<br />3. music fan<br />4. love to travel<br />5. novel freak<br />6. simple<br />7. lazy sometimes<br /><br />I am really feeling excited to answer all the questions. Here are my answers.<br /><br />1. What is your current obsession?<br />- want to setlle down soon in my new house<br /><br /><br />2. What are you wearing today?<br />-shirt and a capri<br /><br />3. What’s for dinner?<br />-kadi and beans sabzi<br /><br />4. What’s the last thing you bought?<br />-groceries<br /><br />5. What are you listening to right now?<br />-songs from santhosh subramaniam<br /><br />6. What do you think about the persons who tagged you?<br />-Chakh le re is very innovative and she never stops to try out new cuisine.. she has a beautiful web space<br />-Ganga brings out all the traditional cuisine and she has a great blog<br />-Aysha recipes are always interesting and she has a great blog too.<br /><br />7. If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be?<br />-In some Island<br /><br />8. What are your must-have pieces for summer?<br />-cotton pants<br /><br /><br />9. If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?<br />-to my native village<br /><br />10. Which language do you want to learn?<br />- not any at the moment<br /><br />11. What’s your favorite quote?<br />-Life is beautiful<br /><br />12. Who do you want to meet right now?<br />-my mom & dad<br /><br />13. What is your favorite color?<br />-Baby pink<br /><br />14. What is your favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?<br />-a cotton shirt and pant and few kurtis<br /><br />15. What is your dream job?<br />-genetic engineer<br /><br />16. What’s your favorite magazine?<br />-Womansera<br /><br />17. If you had $100 now, what would you spend it on?<br />- a gift for my dad<br /><br />18. What do you consider a fashion faux pas?<br />-flowers on the head with jeans<br /><br />19. Who are your style icons?<br />- not any really<br />20. Describe your personal style?<br />-comfortable and simple<br /><br />21. What are you going to do after this?<br />-cleaning up<br /><br />22. What are your favorite movies?<br />- plenty to mention<br /><br />23. What are three cosmetic/makeup/perfume products that you can't live without?<br />- revlon,avon and gucci<br /><br />24. What inspires you?<br />-Quotes and a talk with my mom or dad<br /><br />25. Give us three styling tips that always work for you.<br /><br />-simple<br />-put on a smile<br />-take a head bath<br /><br />26. What do you do when you “have nothing to wear” (even though your closet’s packed)?<br />-go for a shower<br />27. Coffee or tea?<br />- not both<br /><br />28. What do you do when you are feeling low or terribly depressed?<br /><br />- i start cleaning with the music on ofcourse<br />29. What is the meaning of your name?<br />- worship<br /><br />30. Which other blogs you love visiting?<br /><br />- plenty to mention<br />31. Favorite Dessert/Sweet?<br />-Icecream(vanilla)<br /><br />32. Favorite Season?<br />Winter/spring<br /><br />33. If I come to your house now, what would u cook for me?<br />- your favourite Dish<br /><br />34. What is your funniest cooking disaster?<br /><br />- i made chicken briyani the very first time and i guess i gave up to 6 or 7 whistles in the cooker<br />when i opened all the chicken and th rice had become porridge like consostency..with only the chicken bones left behind.....but my hubby ate it--> poor dear !<br /><br />35. What would you do, if you crave something sweet in the late night?<br />-ice cream<br /><br />36. Which food item do you enjoy cooking the most?<br />Channa<br /><br />A diet tip ?<br /><br /><br />Add a question of your own, Rework and Reward and have fun!<br />And I would like it to share it with my following fellow bloggers.<br /><br />1.<a href="http://kiranmary.com/">KiranMary</a><br />2.<a href="http://recipes-priya.blogspot.com/">PriyaPrashanth</a><br />3.<a href="http://redlittleradish.blogspot.com/">MIMHUMI</a><br />4.<a href="http://didolivescooks.wordpress.com/">Didolivescooks</a><br />5.<a href="http://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/">Erica</a><br />6.<a href="http://ashwini-spicycuisine.blogspot.com/">Ashwini</a><br />7.<a href="http://memoirsofeverdaylife.blogspot.com/">Rush</a><br /><a href="http://kiranmary.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-64641130627991843982009-07-01T12:00:00.002+00:002009-07-01T12:08:02.844+00:00AFRICA to INDIADear friends<div><br /></div><div>i have been very ocuupied as i'm relocating to India.. i guess u can understand the pains of it..</div><div>argggggggggh.. too many things.. will be leaving next thursday.. but all in all i'm so very excited to go back to India.. its gonna be almost 3 years since i visited India.. had to leave to Paris after few months of marriage .then stayed there for 14 months then shifted to Abidjan,Ivory Coast</div><div>of course the number of tours i did while my stay in France.. oh i'm so tired of packing and unpacking !</div><div>i have displayed by full name - Pooja Sekar</div><div>as many people get confused with the other pooja's</div><div>i have not been able to visit your blogs and read your lovely posts..</div><div>but i guess after i reach India and as soon as i get my internet fixed i'll be able to blog !</div><div>so guys wish me luck and catch u all soon.</div><div>bye until then</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-8745518064915742222009-06-22T10:40:00.011+00:002009-07-01T11:56:58.604+00:00Hooked on to T & T<div><br /></div>Dear friends,<br />i'm really hooked on to <a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/">meena's hooked on heat</a> !<br />she has a lovely blog out there with plenty of recipes and one can find recipes for daily cooking to elaborate dinner recipes... the best thing is i try something very simple from her blog and it turns out super hit ! Thanks a lot for sharing these recipes <a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/">meena</a><br />i'm sending these to <a href="http://kitschow.blogspot.com/2009/06/302-im-hosting-tried-and-tasted-this.html">Tried and Tested food blogging event</a> hosted by <a href="http://kitschow.blogspot.com/">Kitchow</a> and started by<a href="http://www.burntmouth.com/">zlamushka</a><div><a href="http://www.burntmouth.com/"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SktOw0MsEUI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/nR7qQLzGunc/s1600-h/T%26T_quality_blog-modified.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SktOw0MsEUI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/nR7qQLzGunc/s320/T%26T_quality_blog-modified.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353459182612517186" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Some of the recipes which i tried form her blog are here.</div><div>i have sticked on to the original recipe just altering the quantity</div><div>please click on the recipe name for the original recipe</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.burntmouth.com/"></a><br /><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2006/10/18/quick-simple-meal-in-minutes/#more-143">EGG MASALA</a><br />Spicy egg curry<br />this picture in meena's blog made me droooool !<br />this recipe can be made in a matter of time !<br />it was super spicy and tangy . perfect to cater the taste buds of spicy toothed(did i coin this ?) hubby !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj9ngC5gy6I/AAAAAAAAB5g/L0Rq4LSnM9o/s1600-h/DSC01706.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj9ngC5gy6I/AAAAAAAAB5g/L0Rq4LSnM9o/s400/DSC01706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350108682571008930" border="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj9oiZb_omI/AAAAAAAAB5o/L_dOAbqoCos/s1600-h/DSC01707.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj9oiZb_omI/AAAAAAAAB5o/L_dOAbqoCos/s400/DSC01707.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350109822492582498" border="0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a>hubby dear is going to enjoy his lunch !</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2006/03/09/fusion-cooking-at-its-best/">GOBI MANCHURIAN</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My all time favourite gobi manchurian..</div><div>i have made it dry as i like it that way !</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpHC7d1GSI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/8rMgPZWZW4k/s1600-h/DSC01720.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpHC7d1GSI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/8rMgPZWZW4k/s400/DSC01720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353169222731372834" /></a><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2006/02/02/simply-irresistable/">Alu Bhaaji(potato curry)</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpF1Qx5cxI/AAAAAAAAB6I/Kzwh_LNeTio/s1600-h/DSC01719.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpF1Qx5cxI/AAAAAAAAB6I/Kzwh_LNeTio/s400/DSC01719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353167888422892306" /></a><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2006/02/27/bowing-to-the-queen/">BINDI PYAAZ (OKRA WITH ONIONS)</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpEQtgkuGI/AAAAAAAAB6A/RnGN4aFGjk8/s1600-h/DSC01717.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpEQtgkuGI/AAAAAAAAB6A/RnGN4aFGjk8/s400/DSC01717.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353166160968071266" /></a><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2005/10/27/spicy-curry-fried-rice/">SPICY CURRY FRIED RICE</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpDBWj-QqI/AAAAAAAAB54/2Uw-7z0LvDY/s1600-h/DSC01713.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpDBWj-QqI/AAAAAAAAB54/2Uw-7z0LvDY/s400/DSC01713.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353164797598646946" /></a><a href="http://www.hookedonheat.com/2007/02/19/intro-to-indian-know-your-spice/">JEERA ALU</a></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpBqBsQEjI/AAAAAAAAB5w/JpytBlKgAHA/s1600-h/DSC01709.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SkpBqBsQEjI/AAAAAAAAB5w/JpytBlKgAHA/s400/DSC01709.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353163297347605042" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-34761664152570614422009-06-21T22:45:00.008+00:002009-06-21T23:52:48.338+00:00Parsley and Curry leaf bun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj65sKILD3I/AAAAAAAAB5A/aJoc_rWbld8/s1600-h/DSC01699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj65sKILD3I/AAAAAAAAB5A/aJoc_rWbld8/s400/DSC01699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349917575646744434" border="0" /></a>Ever since i came across the recipe in <a href="http://mixtomatch.blogspot.com/">anudivya's blog</a> i wanted to try it.<br />her buns looked so drool worthy and the way she had shaped the buns looked like a pro<br />i have just altered the flour used and i have not added gluten,the rest is the same as the original version. the original recipe is <a href="http://mixtomatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/parsley-and-curry-leaf-buns.html">here</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />All purpose flour - 2 cups<br />wheat flour - 2 cups<br />Salt - To taste<br />Baker's yeast - 2 1/2 tsp<br />Warm water - 1/4 cup<br />Sugar - 1/4 tsp<br />Yogurt - 1 tbsp<br />Olive oil - 1 tsp<br />Curry leaves - 2 tbsp chopped<br />Parsley - 2 tbsp chopped<br />Pepper - 1/2 tbsp<br />Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>Soak yeast in warm water along with sugar and let it sit for 15 minutes to foam and activate.</li><li>Meanwhile in another bowl, mix the dry ingredients - flour, salt and pepper.</li><li>Mix the dry ingredients with the activated yeast mixture, add oil and yogurt. Add the herbs and knead on a floured surface. Knead for 13-15 minutes by hand, or use a kneader attachment on the mixer. The dough should be soft and smooth.Cover and let it sit in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours or till it doubles in size.</li><li>After that, take the dough, fold it over 3 or 4 times, releasing the air bubbles. Pinch into smaller balls, roll them neatly and firmly. Place it on a baking tray with enough room to expand while baking.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj68S9qCRYI/AAAAAAAAB5I/qzCefKOF3DQ/s1600-h/DSC01688.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj68S9qCRYI/AAAAAAAAB5I/qzCefKOF3DQ/s400/DSC01688.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349920441337267586" border="0" /></a></li><li>Cover with a cloth and place in a warm place again to rise. This method is called proofing</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj68TRF5ZXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/kdphzZWCcc4/s1600-h/DSC01690.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj68TRF5ZXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/kdphzZWCcc4/s400/DSC01690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349920446554400114" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Preheat oven to 375 F.</li><li>After an hour, brush them with oil or an egg wash on top. Sprinkle sesame seeds and bake till the buns are golden brown on top.</li><li>Let it cool and slather with a spread/butter of your choice and devour.</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj65rvfIDhI/AAAAAAAAB44/xpl0Lm1C0U4/s1600-h/DSC01691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj65rvfIDhI/AAAAAAAAB44/xpl0Lm1C0U4/s400/DSC01691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349917568495259154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> sending these across to <a href="http://www.egglesscooking.com/2009/06/04/announcing-low-fat-eggless-baking/">Low Fat (eggless) baking event</a> by madhuram<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj7FkqyrK8I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/FK1irJKyQHU/s1600-h/low-fat-baking.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj7FkqyrK8I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/FK1irJKyQHU/s320/low-fat-baking.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349930641115524034" border="0" /></a><br />also sending these to <a href="http://www.wildyeastblog.com/category/yeastspotting/">yeastspotting</a> at <a href="http://www.wildyeastblog.com/">wildyeast</a><a href="http://www.wildyeastblog.com/"></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-53934108572188975992009-06-21T16:54:00.008+00:002009-06-21T18:19:45.937+00:00Muskmelon/Cantaloupe smoothie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj5on8xo6PI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/QEV2XZL-o4I/s1600-h/DSC01685.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj5on8xo6PI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/QEV2XZL-o4I/s400/DSC01685.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349828442901244146" border="0" /></a><br />Muskmelons are refered to as kirnipalam in Tamil.. my mom used to make juices during our summers and we used to enjoy them thoroughly.. Yesterday i saw these melons in the market and i felt home sick ! got the melons and made a juice and relished it with those lovely times spent with bro and friends drinking juices !<br />my mom used to make this juice with milk but i have substituted with soy milk<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj5pJiXllQI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/2Gdvg0XOqn4/s1600-h/180px-Canteloupe_and_cross_section.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 98px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj5pJiXllQI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/2Gdvg0XOqn4/s400/180px-Canteloupe_and_cross_section.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349829019928204546" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Cantaloupe are a source of polyphenol antioxidants, chemicals which are known to provide certain health benefits to the cardiovascular system and immune system<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system" title="Immune system"></a>. These chemicals are known to up regulate the formation of nitric oxide, a key chemical in promoting health of the endothelium and prevention of heart attacks. (image courtesy,source :wikipedia)<br /></p> <p>Cantaloupes also are an excellent source of vitamin C and beta carotene.</p><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />Muskmelon - 1<br />Sugar/honey - 2 tbspn (acc to taste)<br />Soy milk - 1 1/2 cups<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>Cut the melon and scoop the pulp without the seeds</li><li>and add the pulp,milk and sugar and blend them well<br /></li><li>serves as a refreshing breakfast !</li></ul>hey look at the umbrella it was made by me !<br /><br />sending these to <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/2009/06/show-me-your-breakfast.html">show me your breakfast event</a> by <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/">divya of dilse</a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-53152465560814748642009-06-21T11:36:00.007+00:002009-06-21T12:30:51.036+00:00Pound Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4nvj-W9iI/AAAAAAAAB4E/UwQxtvPwf_o/s1600-h/DSC01703.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4nvj-W9iI/AAAAAAAAB4E/UwQxtvPwf_o/s400/DSC01703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349757105426855458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Hey friends<br /><br />yesterday i had spent a considerable amount of time Baking ! i beginning to fall in love witht he baking process.. i feel so elated when the result turns out good , as though i have done a magic :-)<br />i had so many recipes bookmarked to be tried and one such is the pound cake from<br /><a href="http://fingerlickingfood.blogspot.com/">Finger Licking Food by Namratha... </a><br />i have followed her recipe dint change even a thing.. the original recipe is <a href="http://fingerlickingfood.blogspot.com/2009/06/pound-cake.html">here</a><br />but still i will give the recipe<br />The cake came out awesome and i have been snacking on it since yesterday !<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p face="trebuchet ms" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p face="trebuchet ms" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2 cups All-purpose flour</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">1 tbsp Baking powder</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">¼ tsp Salt</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">1 cup Sugar<br /></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">4 eggs, at room temp</p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">1 tsp Vanilla extract</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><ul><li>Centre a rack in the oven and preheat oven to 325F.</li><li> Butter a 9 x 5” loaf pan. Place on a baking sheet. </li><li>Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.<br /></li><li>Cream butter and sugar in another bowl on high speed for 5 minutes, till light and fluffy.</li><li> Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add one egg at a time. Beat 1-2 minutes after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. </li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4m3EyC2rI/AAAAAAAAB38/cuhPssolOY0/s1600-h/DSC01704.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4m3EyC2rI/AAAAAAAAB38/cuhPssolOY0/s400/DSC01704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349756134981032626" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Turn the speed to low, and add the flour little at a time, just until incorporated. Do not overmix it. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place in the centre of the rack in oven and bake for 70-75 minutes. The cake is done when a knife inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.</li><li>Remove from oven and transfer loaf pan to a rack. Let rest for 30 minutes, and then invert onto rack. Cool completely before slicing and storing.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Slicing: </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Slice it with a long serrated knife using a sawing motion. You can slice it thin or thick depending on what you are using it for. </span><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Storing:</span> Wrap the pound cake tightly with cling wrap and let sit on your kitchen counter. This tastes better the longer it sits. If wrapped well, the cake will hold good for 5-7 days at room temperature.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4luZIJNwI/AAAAAAAAB30/mrmnnTrGjdY/s1600-h/DSC01701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sj4luZIJNwI/AAAAAAAAB30/mrmnnTrGjdY/s400/DSC01701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349754886311982850" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-2468124117492491262009-06-20T00:39:00.009+00:002009-06-20T15:44:02.095+00:00Channa Batura / chick peas curry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwypLEd5WI/AAAAAAAAB3c/gRzwX1e_fEs/s1600-h/DSC01677.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwypLEd5WI/AAAAAAAAB3c/gRzwX1e_fEs/s400/DSC01677.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349206140336858466" border="0" /></a>Chickpeas are a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes Chickpeas are low in fat and most of this is polyunsaturated (source :wikipedia)<br /><br />When i got engaged my office colleague sent me an email containing a recipe PDF..<br />I had neatly printed it out and filed it. This came in handy during my trial times as i was zero in cooking .. i have tried this several times and this has always been a super duper hit at my place..<br />I'm not sure as to whether this is Sanjeev Kapoor's recipe.. but the taste is unbeatable !<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">For Bhatura</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">Ingredients</span><br /><br />2 cups plain flour (maida)<br />2 tbsp. curds<br />2 tbsp. butter or oil<br />1/2 tsp. soda bicarb<br />salt to taste<br />Milk to knead dough<br />oil to deep fry<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">Method<br /></span><ul><li>Sieve together flour, salt and soda.</li><li>Add and mix in curds and oil.</li><li>Add enough milk to knead into a soft pliable dough.</li><li>Cover with a wet cloth.</li><li>Keep aside for 5-6 hours. Make sure the cloth does not dry up, or wet again.</li><li>Knead dough again. Take fistful of dough. Roll into 1/4" thick 5" diameter round. Fry in hot oil.</li><li>Turning only once. Till very light golden in colour. Repeat for all. Serve hot with hot channa and</li><li>slices of onions and lemon.</li></ul><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">For Channa</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"></span><br /><br />1 cup kabuli channa soaked overnight<br />1 large tomato<br />2 large onions<br />1 1/2 tbsp. chopped coriander<br />1 tsp. ginger grated<br />1 tsp. garlic crushed<br />1 lemon (juice extracted)<br />2 tbsp. oil, 1 tbsp. ghee<br />1 tsp. tea leaves (tied into a pouch in a<br />small piece of clean muslin cloth)<br />4 green chillies slit<br />2 bay leaves<br />1 tsp. sugar<br />1 tsp. cumin seeds<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Dry masalas</span><br /><br />1 tsp. red chilli powder<br />1/2 tsp. each cinnamon - clove powder,<br />turmeric powder<br />1/4 tsp. each garam masala, pepper powder<br />salt to taste<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Method for Channa</span><br /><br /><ul><li>Put the soaked, washed channa in a cooked with enough water, tea pouch and bay leaves.</li><li>Pressure cook till done. (approx. 6-7 whistles).</li><li>Cool about 5 tbsp. channa for grinding.</li><li>In a mixie, blend together 1/2 tomato, 1 onion, cooled channa and 1/2 tbsp. coriander. Keep aside.</li><li>Chop remaining tomatoes and onions fine.</li><li>Heat oil in a large skillet.</li><li>Add cumin seeds to splutter.</li><li>Add ginger-garlic and fry for a minute.</li><li>Add chopped tomatoes, onion and fry till tender.</li><li>Add channa-paste, fry further 3-4 minutes.</li><li>Add all dry masala except cinnamon-clove powder.</li><li>Stir and fry till oil separates. Add drained channa and 2 cup water which was drained from channa.</li><li>Stir and bring to boil.</li><li>Simmer for 7-8 minutes till gravy thickens.</li><li>Take in serving dish.</li><li>Heat ghee in a small sauce pan.</li><li>Add the chillies and cinnamon-clove powder.</li><li>Add chopped coriander and pour hot over the channa.</li><li>Squeeze lemon over channa.</li><li>Stir in seasoning gently.</li></ul>Making time :- 30 mins (excluding pressure cooking)<br /><br />I'm sending this to <a href="http://annarasaessenceoffood.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcing-my-legume-love-affair.html">My Legume Love Affair</a> hosted by <a href="http://annarasaessenceoffood.blogspot.com/">annarasa</a> and started by<a href="http://thewellseasonedcook.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-legume-love-affair-host-lineup.html"> susan</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sjz-8e6QgOI/AAAAAAAAB3k/ncRDTbIJLcQ/s1600-h/MLLA12+Logo+Large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Sjz-8e6QgOI/AAAAAAAAB3k/ncRDTbIJLcQ/s320/MLLA12+Logo+Large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349430772452327650" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-77102386752142156092009-06-19T21:17:00.007+00:002009-06-19T22:32:08.383+00:00Maavathal kulambu (sun dried mangoes curry)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwFbo-JZgI/AAAAAAAAB20/UHwWV-5KnSw/s1600-h/DSC01675.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwFbo-JZgI/AAAAAAAAB20/UHwWV-5KnSw/s400/DSC01675.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349156429821994498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Dear friends<br /><br />This dish has been my all time favourite.. its super tangy with lots of tamarind and sun dried mango.. but you can adjust it according to your taste..<br />Usually the raw mangoes are cut into pieces with lots of salt and are left in a container for few days<br />then they are dried in the sun for a couple of days until they become really dry..usually my grand mom makes these , but the poor mangoes gets eaten up by me and cousins before it reaches grand mom...the lucky survivors are used by her in the curries..<br />these mangoes were sent to me by my grand mom ( she managed to save them as we were not around :-) ....)<br />here is a picture of the sun dried mangoes<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwFb0D5pwI/AAAAAAAAB28/cJpQA0cmmto/s1600-h/DSC01662.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwFb0D5pwI/AAAAAAAAB28/cJpQA0cmmto/s400/DSC01662.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349156432798918402" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />Sun dried mangoes - 6 to 7<br />shallots - 10<br />tamarind - size of lemon ( i make this dish very tangy so adjust the tamarind as per taste)<br />curry powder (kulambu milagai thool)- 2 tbspn ( substitute by chilli powder and coriander powder 1:2)<br />salt - as per taste ( be careful as the mangoes have lots of salt in it)<br />methi seeds- 1/4 tspn<br />cumin seeds - 1/4 tspn<br />curry leaves - 1 stalk<br />garlic pods - 6<br />sesame oil - 2 tbspn<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>soak the tamarind and the mangoes separately in hot water</li><li>heat sesame oil in a deep bottomed pan and add the methi seeds and cumin seeds and allow them to splutter</li><li>then add the curry leaves and then add the crushed garlic pods, you can sense the aroma at his stage<br /></li><li>add the shallots which are chopped lengthwise and saute till turns golden brown</li><li>at this stage add the curry powder and saute for a min or two<br /></li><li>gently squeeze the tamarind and add only the tamarind water<br /></li><li>then add the sun dried mangoes and wait for a while then check for salt</li><li>simmer it till the gravy turns semi thick</li><li>when done remove it and enjoy with rice and a vegetable kootu<br /></li></ul>Sending these to <a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcing-mango-mela.html">Mango Mela </a>hosted by <a href="http://cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com/">srivalli of cooking 4 all seasons</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwPMM9NmMI/AAAAAAAAB3M/Mre-I876DCE/s1600-h/Mango+Mela.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjwPMM9NmMI/AAAAAAAAB3M/Mre-I876DCE/s200/Mango+Mela.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349167159720122562" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-23532612186966145842009-06-18T14:15:00.005+00:002009-06-21T18:36:23.870+00:00Bell Pepper Rings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjpVjkYSNPI/AAAAAAAAB18/Mk0gnPJqXsY/s1600-h/DSC01665.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjpVjkYSNPI/AAAAAAAAB18/Mk0gnPJqXsY/s400/DSC01665.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348681577005200626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Dear friends<br /><br />This time i have tried bajjis using green pepper..<br />Long back i had this snack at a friends place.. she had made with besan,green chilli paste and salt. so keeping that in mind i was planning to do the same except to substitute by adding red chilli powder but ended up adding many more things.. i had besan and then was preparing the batter and it had become too watery ... ooh i went to the pantry foraging for a packet of besan..alas to my dissapointment no besan was there.. crazy pooja was wondering what to do and finally ended up adding little rice flour but still the batter was little loose and then i opened the kitchen cabinet and there i spotted tomato ketchup..why not add some???? lets try ! thinking i added about a tsp of tomato ketchup.. the batter was better and believe me guys the recipe turned out to be good<br />now let me share this crazy recipe<br />you can also make this using the regular bajji batter<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />Bell pepper(green) - 1<br />gram flour/besan - 5 tbspn<br />rice flour - 1 tbspn<br />tomato ketchup - 1 tspn<br />red chilli powder - 1/4 tspn<br />turmeric powder - a pinch<br />asafoetida - a pinch<br />salt - acc to taste<br />oil - for frying<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /><ul><li>slice the green pepper in the form of rings</li><li>mix the above mentioned ing with water to form a batter<br /></li><li>mean while heat oil in a pan</li><li>now dip the pepper rings in teh batter and deep fry them in oil<br /></li><li>serve hot with tea</li></ul>this can be made in a jiffy , when you want to fix a quick snack !<br />sending these to <a href="http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/06/announcing-afam-bell-peppers.html">AFAM(a fruit a month) - Bell Pepper </a>hosted by priya and started by <a href="http://publishtoday.blogspot.com/">maheswari of beyond the usual</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjpTbwdn0PI/AAAAAAAAB10/qrq-0CU_FDM/s1600-h/Bell+peppers+logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjpTbwdn0PI/AAAAAAAAB10/qrq-0CU_FDM/s400/Bell+peppers+logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348679243786604786" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-54397910536762092282009-06-15T16:28:00.007+00:002009-06-21T17:21:17.781+00:00Celebrating my first award with a sweet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6QaEnoWI/AAAAAAAAB1U/7yKk-v1LCOM/s1600-h/DSC01654.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6QaEnoWI/AAAAAAAAB1U/7yKk-v1LCOM/s400/DSC01654.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347596029844234594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I'm so very happy to receive my first award from <a href="http://dishesfrommykitchen.blogspot.com/">pavithra</a><br />Pavithra you made my day.! i feel very touched !<br />i was looking at the <a href="http://a2zvegetariancuisine.blogspot.com/2009/06/coconut-laddu-sweet-coconut-balls.html">coconut laddu</a> from <a href="http://a2zvegetariancuisine.blogspot.com/">a2vegetariancuisine</a> and was planning to make it .. fellow bloggers i must confess that i'm utterly zero in making sweets.. dessert at my dinner parties are always store bought ice creams.. this recipe was very easy and i thought , "why not give it a try?"<br />i was almost close to finishing the coconut laddu and was about to take some snaps, then a peed into my laptop and there was pavi's surprise.. i was so happy what a coincidence ! thanks again pavithra..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6Qj2Yi3I/AAAAAAAAB1c/0mLZZOPF690/s1600-h/DSC01660.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6Qj2Yi3I/AAAAAAAAB1c/0mLZZOPF690/s400/DSC01660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347596032468880242" border="0" /></a><br />i sticked to the original recipe but changed it a little , i dint have condensed milk and so i used milk powder and mixed it with water and i added about a 1 tbspn of sugar.. thats all the changes i made.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6QDP4OUI/AAAAAAAAB1M/RA3me_JV1Rc/s1600-h/DSC01657.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ6QDP4OUI/AAAAAAAAB1M/RA3me_JV1Rc/s400/DSC01657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347596023717443906" border="0" /></a><br />Now lets share my award<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ7KY-9MQI/AAAAAAAAB1k/GycYBScS56s/s1600-h/Lovely%2BBlog%2BAward.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZ7KY-9MQI/AAAAAAAAB1k/GycYBScS56s/s400/Lovely%2BBlog%2BAward.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347597025984459010" border="0" /></a><br />This award goes to all my fellow bloggers but as i had to nominate 10...<br />This goes to <a href="http://ganga-sreekanth.blogspot.com/">ganga</a>, <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/">divya vikram</a>,<a href="http://paritaskitchen.blogspot.com/"> parita</a> ,<a href="http://www.neivedyam.com/"> sharmi</a>,<a href="http://sankeerthanam.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">vrinda </span></a>,<a href="http://plantainleaf.blogspot.com/"> rekha</a>, <a href="http://poornimastastytreats.blogspot.com/">poornima nair</a>,<a href="http://myexperiencewithcooking.blogspot.com/">pooja</a>,<a href="http://gitaskitchen.blogspot.com/">gita</a> and <a href="http://padmasrecipes.blogspot.com/">padma </a><br />please accept the award and pass it on to your friends !Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-937595279526481062009-06-15T14:25:00.008+00:002009-06-15T16:25:23.536+00:00Souvenirs from Ivory Coast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZeD3FLVOI/AAAAAAAABz8/j3yZwi4QI9E/s1600-h/DSC01647.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZeD3FLVOI/AAAAAAAABz8/j3yZwi4QI9E/s400/DSC01647.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347565027967325410" border="0" /></a><br /><p>This weekend was spent eventfully with some shopping, meeting up friends and ofcourse munching on foods .. well on saturday we planned on buying some souvenirs and we did purchase few wooden stuff<br /></p><p>On the way to the beach there are numerous shops made of thatched roofs and you can see the hungry sellers running towards the vehicles to sell their stuff.. i have spent 1 1/2 years in Abidjan and it has been fun and i got to see Africa , visit new places, see the lifestyle of them, theirs cuisine..all in all it was an interesting experience !</p><p>it has been raining non stop since 3 weeks here.. so there was no chance of going to the beach . so we decided to visit a place which is little away from the city , where hand made wooden stuff can be bought. i landed up buying some ebony, so here is a little note about ebony<br /></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Ebony</b> is a general name for very dense black wood. In the strict sense it is yielded by several species in the genus Diospyros, but other heavy, black (or dark colored) woods (from completely unrelated trees) are sometimes also called ebony. The best-known ebony may be that from Diospyros ebenum native to southern India and Srilanka.</p> <p>Ebony is one of the most intensely black woods known, which, combined with its very high density (it is one of the woods that sink in water), fine texture, and ability to polish very smoothly, has made it very valuable as an ornamental wood.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPLxz5II/AAAAAAAAB0k/FWGNEiR18zA/s1600-h/DSC01641.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPLxz5II/AAAAAAAAB0k/FWGNEiR18zA/s400/DSC01641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347572919083197570" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPTD_z3I/AAAAAAAAB0s/cXiIdninxJY/s1600-h/DSC01648.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPTD_z3I/AAAAAAAAB0s/cXiIdninxJY/s400/DSC01648.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347572921038524274" border="0" /></a></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPmgvQII/AAAAAAAAB00/d2jiJR4Vgh4/s1600-h/DSC01653.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZlPmgvQII/AAAAAAAAB00/d2jiJR4Vgh4/s400/DSC01653.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347572926259347586" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZuZK1yu7I/AAAAAAAAB08/UscYuJ1KcvI/s1600-h/DSC01643.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZuZK1yu7I/AAAAAAAAB08/UscYuJ1KcvI/s400/DSC01643.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347582986234805170" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZwHDxlewI/AAAAAAAAB1E/c-pDoh8QKcE/s1600-h/DSC01645.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjZwHDxlewI/AAAAAAAAB1E/c-pDoh8QKcE/s400/DSC01645.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347584874123721474" border="0" /></a></p>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-11858357101906089742009-06-12T14:04:00.004+00:002009-06-12T14:17:07.208+00:00Chicken Fry/Tandoori Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJiVZTZv_I/AAAAAAAABzk/fEb_x7khUOY/s1600-h/DSC00645.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJiVZTZv_I/AAAAAAAABzk/fEb_x7khUOY/s400/DSC00645.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346443827351240690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well i have experimented on tandoori chicken without using a tan door.<br />sounds strange but as i am away from india i dont have the tan door.<br />yeah but the chicken can be grilled in the oven also but i have used simple frying pan and cooked it on the gas.<br />This is a post from the archive but i would like to re-post it for the event <a href="http://elitefoods.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcing-event-express-potluck.html"> Potluck chicken</a><br />hosted by <a href="http://elitefoods.blogspot.com/">viki</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJjI_4HtkI/AAAAAAAABz0/cRrEnoy-Mrk/s1600-h/chicken+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJjI_4HtkI/AAAAAAAABz0/cRrEnoy-Mrk/s400/chicken+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346444713879123522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />Chicken - 300 gms<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> For marination</span><br /><ul><li>Ginger paste- 1 tspn</li><li>Garlic paste- 1 tspn</li><li>Vinegar - 1 tbspn</li><li>Lime juice - 1 tbspn</li><li>Curd - 2 tbspn</li><li>Chicken masala - 2 tspn</li><li>Red color powder - a pinch ( optional)</li><li>salt - acc to taste.</li></ul><br />Chicken masala<br /><br />The chicken masala which i usually use is "sakthi chilli chicken "<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Marination</span><br /><ul><li>wash the chicken and make small incisions on it (with fork or knife) and set it aside</li><li>in a bowl add ginger garlic paste and all the above mentioned ingredients for marination<br /></li><li>stir it properly so that the masala gets dissolved</li><li>then add the chicken pieces and mix it well</li><li>now this has to kept it in the refrigerator for to 1 to 2 hrs for proper marination</li><li>sometimes i keep it overnight( depends upon the availability of time)</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJiVrvTQoI/AAAAAAAABzs/kjUz8vMfF7E/s1600-h/Picture+458.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjJiVrvTQoI/AAAAAAAABzs/kjUz8vMfF7E/s400/Picture+458.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346443832300094082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>Heat about 1 tbspn of oil in the frying pan</li><li>when its hot add the marinated chicken pieces<br /></li><li>make sure the flame is low</li><li>occasionally brush it with oil n make sure to turn it<br /></li><li>keep cooking for about 10 to 12 mins</li><li>here we go tasty chicken is ready</li></ul>Enjoy it as a starter or with chappathi or naanPoojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-83973153497151760172009-06-11T13:42:00.007+00:002009-06-11T19:13:14.606+00:00Bourekas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjESi3vKqmI/AAAAAAAABx8/k2PTIsnio8Q/s1600-h/DSC01615.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjESi3vKqmI/AAAAAAAABx8/k2PTIsnio8Q/s400/DSC01615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346074622952122978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBfi68iI/AAAAAAAAByc/4Nf2cGPTwss/s1600-h/DSC01616.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBfi68iI/AAAAAAAAByc/4Nf2cGPTwss/s400/DSC01616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346086144150532642" border="0" /></a><br />Bourekas are made out puff pastry filled with various fillings. The most popular fillings are cheese,mashed potato,spinach,eggplant,pizza<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>-flavor, and mushrooms.<br />i have had this several times at a Jewish friend's place . On quizzing my friend got to know that Bourekas was brought to Israel by the Jews from Turkey and Balkans..<br />Burek<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>( other variant name) is popular in the Arab world, some countries around the Mediterranean Sea, the Slavic cuisines, throughout the Balkans and the former Ottoman Empire.<br />You can check out the variants here on<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burek"> wikipedia(Burek)</a><br /><br />Whenever i go to my friends place she always gives these delicious treats and i end up eating so many and my tummy is so full by the times we reach the main course.I'm staying in West Africa and its difficult to get puff pastry here.. i tried one of store bought pastries and some how dint like the smell of it. Got to know from my friend that their house keeper prepared everything from the scratch and i was taken aback.preparing puff pastry at home... now was not that meant to be difficult... well i was so obsessed with the Bourekas and was very stubborn on learning it.. so one fine day she arranged a cooking lesson for me and i was so excited.<br />i had made video of the entire process and i tell you it was so much fun..<br />i came home all enlightened ( he he he) and the following weekend i was set to try it at home.<br />here i have made the bourekas using the fillings cheese and pizza flavour..<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBOG74YI/AAAAAAAAByU/uSNT0xpndas/s1600-h/DSC01636.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBOG74YI/AAAAAAAAByU/uSNT0xpndas/s400/DSC01636.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346086139469750658" border="0" /></a><br /><br />now for those of you who can get ready made pastry its very easy for the unlucky ones like me<br />the procedure for making the puff pastry is given below<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Making the puff pastry</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />all purpose flour(for dough) - 6 cups<br />all purpose flour(for dusting) - 1 cup<br />oil(olive/sunflower)- 2 tbspns<br />salt- 1 tbspn<br />sugar-1 tbspn<br />margarine-200 gms<br />water-sufficient amount to knead<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>sieve the flour for the dough and add in the salt, sugar and oil</li><li>add in sufficient water to form a smooth dough</li><li>sieve the flour for dusting in a separate bowl and set aside</li><li>choose a big platform and dust some flour on the surface and roll the dough to uniform thickness..its better to use a big surface as the dough has to rolled to about 1/4 inch thickness</li><li>now grate the margarine all over the dough surface , about 25 gms should be fine.</li><li>now close the dough from both sides and gently press with your hands</li><li>dust some flour on top of the spread dough and beneath (on the surface) also , so as to <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEbQlPAvhI/AAAAAAAAByM/rpJRDKY-0og/s1600-h/DSC01635.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEbQlPAvhI/AAAAAAAAByM/rpJRDKY-0og/s400/DSC01635.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346084204352421394" border="0" /></a>avoid the dough sticking and rol the dough once again<br /></li><li>again grate some more margarine on top of the dough and repeat the process for 4 more times ( in total it is 6 times of repeated rolling, grating,folding and again so on for 6 times)</li><li>this process is a little tiring but its worth the effort</li><li>when you are done with the 6th time ,by then entire margarine should be finished<br /></li><li>roll the dough again to uniform thickness cut into small squares of desired size</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Pizza-flovour</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />Onion- 1 small<br />Garlic - 1 pearl<br />tomatoes - 2 nos<br />tomato puree - 1 tbspn<br />pepper powder- 1/2 tspn<br />salt- to taste<br />oil- 1 tspn<br />grated cheese - 1/2 cup<br />Olives - 1 tbspn<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Method</span><br /><br /><ul><li>heat oil in a pan add the finely chopped garlic and saute for a min and then add the finely chopped onions and when they turn golden brown add the finely chopped tomatoes(store bought can also be used) and add little salt and when they begin to become mushy add the tomato puree and pepper and saute for 5 mins and turn off the flame</li><li>cool the mixture and to this add the grated cheese, i have used emmental cheese and add the chopped olives and mix it well</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Cheese flavour<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">grated cheese- 1/2 cup<br />Olives- 2 tbspn<br />egg white - 1<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Method</span><br /></span></span><ul><li>mix the grated cheese, i have used emmental and the chopped olives and blend in the agg white and keep aside</li></ul><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Making the Bourekas</span><br /><br /><ul><li>On a lightly floored surface the dough has to be cut into squares<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEbQfBPg2I/AAAAAAAAByE/R8vDDPdRvV4/s1600-h/DSC01613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEbQfBPg2I/AAAAAAAAByE/R8vDDPdRvV4/s400/DSC01613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346084202684056418" border="0" /></a></li><li>place a tbspn of the required filling on the dough and close to form a triangle</li><li>crump the edges using a fork</li><li>place it on the tray lined with a baking paper<br /></li><li>and beat the egg yellow and brush the top of the bourekas and sprinkle sesame seeds on top</li><li>bake at 350 degrees until puffy and golden brown<br /></li></ul>voila you have hot Bourekas , enjoy !<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBt88viI/AAAAAAAAByk/8a23HJB0Lxg/s1600-h/DSC01617.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjEdBt88viI/AAAAAAAAByk/8a23HJB0Lxg/s400/DSC01617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346086148017798690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thanx a ton to my dearest friends !Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-7639851773870947892009-06-10T13:35:00.017+00:002009-06-10T21:42:04.274+00:00Idiyappam / string hoppers/Rice noodles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si-5c9wI1dI/AAAAAAAABwA/GU5Kw5U8J4s/s1600-h/DSC01633.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si-5c9wI1dI/AAAAAAAABwA/GU5Kw5U8J4s/s400/DSC01633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345695189976012242" border="0" /></a><br />Idiyappam or string hoppers has been one of my favorite dishes since my childhood.. my appetite becomes never ending when i start eating this dish ! LOL<br />Idiyappam is also known as Rice noodles only that it is very thin. Its been a long time since i made this at home.. today i gave myself a treat !<br />i made idiyappam in 3 different ways today. lets jump start on to the recipes<br /> <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><br /><br />Method for Idiyappam<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_ThPtzz8I/AAAAAAAABxA/o7kLR_RMnT0/s1600-h/DSC01625.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_ThPtzz8I/AAAAAAAABxA/o7kLR_RMnT0/s400/DSC01625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345723850819882946" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>boil water thoroughly</li><li>take about 2 to 3 cups of rice flour,i have used the store bought rice flour, alternatively rice flour can also be roasted at home at very medium flame for few mins</li><li>add salt to the rice flour and about 1 tbspn of oil and pour in the hot water to form a soft dough ( i used a slotted spoon while kneading the dough, the water being very hot)<br /></li><li>fill the dough on to a idiyappam presser and squeeze it on to the idli trays and steam it for a couple of minutes</li><li>when done allow it to cool and remove them<br /></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Coconut & sugar</span><br /><br /><ul><li>The Idiyappam can be had with grated coconut and sugar</li><li>Just crumble the idiyappam and mix the desired amount of sugar and coconut <br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_GLJ8tmhI/AAAAAAAABwo/EMHEOeH5Unc/s1600-h/DSC01629.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_GLJ8tmhI/AAAAAAAABwo/EMHEOeH5Unc/s400/DSC01629.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345709177663494674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Savory lemon</span><br /><br /><ul><li>heat some oil in a pan add mustard seeds , urad dal and channa dal</li><li>add in dry red chillies and curry leaves<br /></li><li>squeeze about half a lemon and add turmeric powder and salt</li><li>crumble the required amount of idiyappam and and to this and garnish with coriander leaves</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si-5cKqOEAI/AAAAAAAABvo/bAQT3bqfJTA/s1600-h/DSC01628.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si-5cKqOEAI/AAAAAAAABvo/bAQT3bqfJTA/s400/DSC01628.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345695176260980738" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><br /><br /><br />Kurma</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Ingredients</span><br /><br />cinnamon - 1/2 inch<br />cloves- 2<br />fennel seeds- 1 tspn<br />poppy seeds- 1 tspn<br />ginger garlic paste- 1/4 tspn<br />onion- 1<br />tomato- 3<br />grated coconut(fresh)- 1/2 cup<br />chilli powder- 1/2 tspn<br />garam masala- 1/4 tspn<br />coriander powder - 1 tspn<br />curry leaves- 1 stalk<br />coriander leaves - 5 to 6 leaves<br />salt - acc to taste<br />oil - 1 tbspn<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Method</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_EXiCkSZI/AAAAAAAABwg/eLFrvinIzxQ/s1600-h/DSC01630.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_EXiCkSZI/AAAAAAAABwg/eLFrvinIzxQ/s400/DSC01630.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345707191265675666" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Heat oil and add the cinnamon and clove</li><li>add the finely chopped onions and saute them till they turn golden brown</li><li>add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a min or two</li><li>add the finely chopped tomatoes</li><li>you can also add vegetables of your choice like potatoes and cauliflower ..</li><li>add the chilli powder,turmeric powder, coriander powder,garam masala and salt</li><li>mean while grind the fennel seeds,poppy seeds and grated coconut to a fine paste<br /></li><li>add this paste and keep sauting<br /></li><li>pour in sufficient amount of water and bring to a boil</li><li>garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy with the idiyappam.<br /></li></ul><br /><br /><br />. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_UVPLwB8I/AAAAAAAABxI/60ZTSoZln3g/s1600-h/phpRD9L2z_c2AM.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_UVPLwB8I/AAAAAAAABxI/60ZTSoZln3g/s400/phpRD9L2z_c2AM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345724744030226370" border="0" /></a><br />I am sending this post to<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_VCrYyiEI/AAAAAAAABxQ/DNm4HSJPilw/s1600-h/phpNa3SJp_c2AM.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_VCrYyiEI/AAAAAAAABxQ/DNm4HSJPilw/s400/phpNa3SJp_c2AM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345725524695222338" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cookingandme.com/2009/05/monthly-mingle-33-ravishing-rice.html">monthly mingle- ravishing rice</a> guest hosted by <a href="http://www.cookingandme.com/">edible garden</a><br />Creator of Monthly mingle -<a href="http://whatsforlunchhoney.blogspot.com/2006/04/my-monthly-mingle.html"> meeta</a><br />also sending this to <a href="http://www.srishkitchen.com/2009/06/efm-june-breakfast-series.html">EFM June - Breakfast series</a><br />also sending this to<a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/2009/06/show-me-your-breakfast.html"> show me ur breakfast</a> hosted by <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/">divya of dilse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjAoj_b6r7I/AAAAAAAABx0/1GRo1qsKhT4/s1600-h/Show+me+your+breakfast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SjAoj_b6r7I/AAAAAAAABx0/1GRo1qsKhT4/s400/Show+me+your+breakfast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345817356477837234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si_KzEAA6AI/AAAAAAAABw4/5cXgSPQS--M/s1600-h/MM+-+Ravishing+Rice.jpg"><br /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-77295408343648651272009-06-08T17:29:00.004+00:002009-06-08T17:44:46.576+00:00Crochet bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1MUDEtZpI/AAAAAAAABu4/6UOrNTPde30/s1600-h/DSC01536.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1MUDEtZpI/AAAAAAAABu4/6UOrNTPde30/s400/DSC01536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345012240064800402" border="0" /></a><br />I learnt how to crochet from <a href="http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/">Teresa's blog</a>.. i've made a small crochet bag using colors, blue and baby pink.. Never knew that it would be so much fun crocheting.. i'm still learning and there is miles to go.. have some projects in mind ..lets see how far i go..<br />but i truly enjoyed making this bag.. baby pink is my favourite color.. i felt so happy when i was done with the bag... felt very confident ! i gifted this to a dear friend of mine .. she was very touched !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1MUYoCP0I/AAAAAAAABvA/RDyf1bjgQWU/s1600-h/DSC01534.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1MUYoCP0I/AAAAAAAABvA/RDyf1bjgQWU/s400/DSC01534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345012245850111810" border="0" /></a><br />i had also made place mats for my friend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1NluV6QQI/AAAAAAAABvI/fJrxoGGg2Qg/s1600-h/DSC01557.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1NluV6QQI/AAAAAAAABvI/fJrxoGGg2Qg/s400/DSC01557.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345013643249074434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1NluhnSEI/AAAAAAAABvQ/a73e0u9nK-8/s1600-h/DSC01559.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/Si1NluhnSEI/AAAAAAAABvQ/a73e0u9nK-8/s400/DSC01559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345013643298162754" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-82067430052783874452009-06-06T21:38:00.004+00:002009-06-09T23:40:22.422+00:00Spring Onion stir fry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SirlmjO92gI/AAAAAAAABuw/e-onXN2ZU4c/s1600-h/DSC01611.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SirlmjO92gI/AAAAAAAABuw/e-onXN2ZU4c/s400/DSC01611.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344336358284319234" border="0" /></a><br />Last week i had gone to my friend's place for lunch and she had made this dish , looking at it I had thought it was some spinach until i tasted . It tasted delicious. Got the recipe from her and sharing it with u all here...<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />spring onions - 4 bunch<br />onion - 1 small<br />garlic - 1 clove<br />cumin seeds- 1/4 tspn<br />chilli powder- 1/4 tspn<br />gram flour - 1 1/2 tbspn<br />oil - 1 tbspn<br />salt - acc to taste<br /><br />Method<br /><ul><li>heat a wok and add oil and splutter the cumin seeds and add the finely chopped garlic and saute for a second and the add the finely chopped onion and keep sauteing until golden brown</li><li>finely chop the spring onions and add in at this stage and keep sauteing and chilli powder and salt until the raw smell goes and the spring onions are almost done<br /></li><li>now add in the gram flour and saute it till you obtain a scrambled texture.</li><li>its that simple ! enjoy it with roti or with rice and dal<br /></li></ul>I'm sending this to <a href="http://creativesaga.blogspot.com/2009/05/announcing-swc-cooking-with-greens.html">SWC - cooking with greens</a> hosted by<a href="http://creativesaga.blogspot.com/"> creative saga</a><br /><br />sending this also to <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/2009/06/show-me-your-breakfast.html">show me your breakfast</a> hosted by <a href="http://divya-dilse.blogspot.com/">divya of dil se</a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-56347390512826130732009-06-03T22:43:00.007+00:002009-06-09T23:38:44.059+00:00Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFICJfcMI/AAAAAAAABuk/EJ9R6FBeiGo/s1600-h/DSC01595.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFICJfcMI/AAAAAAAABuk/EJ9R6FBeiGo/s400/DSC01595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343245118472155330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />ooooooh its time for click and event..!<br />this is the first time i'm contributing for an event and i'm so excited !<br />well about the click.. i'm a clumsy photographer trying to figure out how to take a good photo<br />many thanx to the jugalbandits from <a href="http://jugalbandi.info/">jugalbandi</a> for motivating me on this Herculian task..<br />i got inspired by their <a href="http://jugalbandi.info/2009/05/click-june-2009-stacks/">click</a> monthly event.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHFpEc_I/AAAAAAAABuE/NI1-haPPTOI/s1600-h/DSC01597.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHFpEc_I/AAAAAAAABuE/NI1-haPPTOI/s400/DSC01597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343245102230041586" border="0" /></a><br />this pic goes to the event <a href="http://jugalbandi.info/2009/05/click-june-2009-stacks/">click:june 2009(stacks)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHhc3OHI/AAAAAAAABuM/0WdznpGQ9mA/s1600-h/DSC01600.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHhc3OHI/AAAAAAAABuM/0WdznpGQ9mA/s400/DSC01600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343245109695035506" border="0" /></a>i'm also sending this post to the <a href="http://riascollection.blogspot.com/2009/05/event-lets-celebrate.html">let's celebrate event</a> hosted by <a href="http://riascollection.blogspot.com/">ria</a><br /><br /><br />now lets munch some cookies<br />i have used a basic recipe here ,as i'm still experimenting on baking ! but it sure tastes good.<br />Ingredients<br /><br />all purpose flour - 4 cups<br />sugar(powdered) - 1 1/2 cups<br />dry dessicated coconut (store bought) - 1 1/2 cups<br />vanilla with sugar (store bought) - 1 sachet net weight being 7g / Vanilla essence<br />Chocolate powder - 2 tbspns<br />butter - 200 gms + 1/2 tbspn<br /><br />Method<br /><ul><li>In a large bowl add the all purpose flour , sugar , coconut and vanilla<br /></li><li>make sure the sugar is well powdered</li><li>add in the butter(200 gms) and keeps mixing so that the flour is well coated with the butter<br /></li><li>when done take about 1 cup of this and set aside</li><li>to this 1 cup add the chocolate powder and the remaining butter and mix it well</li><li>now let your imagination play and make desired shapes and patterns</li><li>here are a few of mine !</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHnFsIaI/AAAAAAAABuU/3evclI_o88g/s1600-h/DSC01601.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFH_FlQUI/AAAAAAAABuc/X5tvK9fJiEQ/s400/DSC01599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343245117650452802" border="0" /></a><br /><br />can u find the chakla and belan(imagination ran wild while making these hee hee hee :-) )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHnFsIaI/AAAAAAAABuU/3evclI_o88g/s1600-h/DSC01601.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SicFHnFsIaI/AAAAAAAABuU/3evclI_o88g/s400/DSC01601.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343245111208452514" border="0" /></a><br />were you guys able to figure out the bracelet i have madePoojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-79064039579033427612009-06-02T21:20:00.003+00:002009-06-09T23:39:21.242+00:00New look on blogOf late i have been playing a little too much with settings tab, adding new gadgets and yes<br />of course i have changed the template.. last week i had done something with the html code and it had changed the look of the header image and it took quite sometime for me figure out the mistake....i was kind of bored with the old one being there for a couple of months.. though i have used a basic template i like the new look. looks refreshing ! I'm still not done playing with settings tab.. thinking of changing the header a little ..lets see if i can get some idea !<br />This blogging is so addictive ! but i love it , getting new friends and of course the appreciations..thank you fellow bloggers for stopping by and commenting ..i feel so happy !<br />Happy blogging to all of you out there !Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238895097004811084.post-42455767151121641662009-06-01T23:09:00.008+00:002009-06-09T23:39:46.752+00:00Idli & Mutton kulambu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRsF0JzvDI/AAAAAAAABtE/wqk4jQocuGc/s1600-h/DSC01582.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRsF0JzvDI/AAAAAAAABtE/wqk4jQocuGc/s400/DSC01582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342513905123179570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Now here i'm with a post on Idlis and Mutton kulambu.. I dont take mutton but i make them for my hubby as he loves this combo..<br />My hubby has been behind my back for weeks asking for mutton and finally i gave him his treat !<br />i have used a very simple recipe ..<br /><br />Idlis<br /><br />Idlis are basically rice and lentil cakes !<br />The batter is obtained by soaking the rice and urad dal along with methi seeds(optional)<br />for a couple of hours and then they have to grinded and then left for fermentation process<br />and then ready to be used<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />Rice - 5 cups<br />Urad dal - 1 cup + 2 tbspns<br />Methi seeds - 1 tspn<br />salt - 2 tspns<br /><br />Method<br /><ul><li>Soak the rice separately and the urad dal along with methi seeds separately for few hours. i usually soak them overnight and grind them in the morning<br /></li><li>grind the urad dal and methi seeds and when done keep aside</li><li>grind the rice with sufficient water to a thick texture</li><li>mix both the batter together along with salt</li><li>when the batter is mixed together thouroughly set them aside for fermetation</li><li>care should be taken that the batter should not be thin it shud be thick in consistency</li><li>when fermented pour them in the moulds ( to which a bit oil is applied) and steam them for 5 to 7 mins in a pressure cooker<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRsFclzZCI/AAAAAAAABs0/KXJ_jh2Dz6I/s1600-h/DSC01580.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRsFclzZCI/AAAAAAAABs0/KXJ_jh2Dz6I/s400/DSC01580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342513898798146594" border="0" /></a></li><li> alow it to cool and then remove them<br /></li><li>the remaining batter can be refrigerated . From the same batter dosa can be made by diluting it. i will soon post a post on dosa</li></ul>Mutton kulambu<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />Mutton - 750 gms<br />lemon - 1 no<br />cinnamon - 1 inch<br />cloves - 4<br />cardamom(green) - 4<br />cardamom(black)- 1<br />kapok bud - 1<br />fennel seeds- 1 tspn<br />poppy seeds - 1 tspn<br />Ginger garlic paste - 1 1/2 tspn<br />curry leaves - 1 stalk<br />Onion - 1 no<br />tomato- 2 nos<br />green chilli - 1 no<br />coconut- 1/2 cup<br />turmeric powder - 1 tspn<br />chilli powder - 1 tspn<br />coriander powder- 2 tspn<br />mutton masala - 1 tspn<br />salt - acc to taste<br />oil - 2 tbspns<br /><br />Method<br /><ul><li>wash the mutton pieces thouroughly and mariante them walong with lemon juice ,1/2 tspn of turmeric powder and salt for 30 mins to 1 hr..( i had left mine for 4 to 5 hrs in the fridge)<br /></li><li>heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom and kapok buds<br /></li><li>when they begin to sizzle add the finely chopped onions and the finely chopped green chilli and saute them for a while and now add the ginger garlice paste and saute for a sec or two and then add the finely chopped tomatoes</li><li>now add the chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder,mutton masala and salt and saute till the tomato becomes juicy</li><li>at this stage add the marianted mutton and mix them so that it gets coated on all sides</li><li>pour about 1/2 cup water and pressure cook them upto 7 whistles( this depends on the kind of mutton you buy, i had give upto 10 whistles for it to get cooked completely)</li><li>mean while grind together the coconut,fennel seeds and poppy seeds to a fine mixture</li><li>when the whistles are done leave a settling time of about 15 mins and then open the cooker and add the coconut mixture and keep it on medium flame and add sufficient water and check for taste. leave for about 10 mins and then switch it off.garnish with curry leaves and serve them for Idlis/rice<br /></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRw-3QGB9I/AAAAAAAABtU/PFnr_OIxOa0/s1600-h/DSC01581.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MMuSpBMKvoA/SiRw-3QGB9I/AAAAAAAABtU/PFnr_OIxOa0/s400/DSC01581.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342519283253905362" border="0" /></a>Poojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17165452810620107465noreply@blogger.com6